Live-In Care In Horsham
Nearly 30 years of care at home, across West Sussex
Cheriton Homecare has been arranging live-in care for families across Horsham and the wider West Sussex area for almost three decades. In that time we’ve built a team of carers who know the routes between the villages, the rhythm of appointments at Horsham Hospital, and the small details that make a Sussex household feel like itself again.
Wherever possible the same carer stays with you, supported by a local care manager who keeps in close contact with your family throughout. Our reach runs from the streets of Horsham itself out through the villages tucked under the South Downs, including Henfield, where familiar routines and local connections can matter just as much as practical support.
Why Horsham families choose Cheriton
What sets us apart isn’t a single thing. It’s the layers of care, oversight, and judgement that sit behind every placement we make.
- Rated Outstanding in Caring by the Care Quality Commission, a tier reached by only a small number of UK home care providers, with safeguarding, dignity, and clinical standards woven through every aspect of how we work
- Every carer arrives with an enhanced DBS check, has completed our induction programme, and continues training throughout their time with us
- You’ll meet your carer through a written profile and conversation before anyone moves in, so there are no strangers on day one
- Your care plan reflects how the day actually unfolds, from morning preferences to evening rituals, and shifts as health needs change
- Locally rooted across West Sussex, working alongside district GP surgeries, community nursing teams, and the discharge coordinators at Horsham Hospital
- A digital record of each visit and shift means families stay informed, and a care manager checks in regularly to keep everything on track
- When a carer takes leave, cover is arranged in advance with someone already familiar to you, and we can mobilise live-in support quickly when circumstances change
What live-in care gives back that a care home can't
Whether home is a flat near the Carfax, a cottage out toward Henfield, or a family house on the road toward Steyning, live-in care lets the place stay the place. The walls, the garden, the chair by the window, the dog at the foot of the bed. None of it has to change.
- The same four walls. Familiar surroundings matter most when memory or mobility starts to slip. The kitchen you know, the route to the bathroom you’ve walked a thousand times.
- One carer, not a rota of twenty. In a care home, your parent might meet a different face on every shift. At home, it’s the same person, day after day, learning what your mum likes in her tea.
- Life carries on. The dog stays. The garden stays. The Tuesday morning crossword stays. None of it gets traded in for a communal lounge.
- Family come and go as they please. No visiting hours, no signing in. Grandchildren can pop round after school. You can sit and have a cup of tea without watching the clock.
- Routines built around the person, not the rota. Mornings can be slow if mornings are slow. Lunch can be later. Bedtime is bedtime, not lights-out at nine.
- Often less than you’d think. Live-in care can come in up to 30% cheaper than an equivalent residential placement, with couples seeing the biggest gap because there’s no second set of fees to pay.
Request a printed brochure to browse with your loved one at your leisure and find out more about live-in care.
Words From Families Who Know Our Care Firsthand
Before anyone moves in, here's what happens
When time is tight, like after a fall, a discharge from Horsham Hospital, or family trying to make arrangements from Crawley, we can move within days. When it isn’t, we go at your pace.
- The first conversation. A call, message, or callback. We answer what we can, ask what we need to, and tell you what happens next.
- The home visit. Either Richard Barnett, our Registered Manager, or Nastasha, our Field Care Supervisor, comes to the home in person. They take in the medical picture, the household, the routines, and the people, whether that means a long-established Horsham home or a family circle stretching toward Burgess Hill. Then they build the risk assessment and care plan from what they’ve seen.
- You pick the carer. You’ll see written profiles of the people we’d suggest, with the chance to ask anything before deciding. Nobody arrives unseen on day one.
- Move-in. Your chosen carer settles in on the agreed date. Daisy, our Care Coordinator, keeps in touch through that first week as everyone finds their feet.
- Two layers of oversight. A dedicated case manager reviews how things are going, and senior management oversee the case managers themselves. It’s the layer most agencies skip.
What can live-in carers help with?
A live-in carer can take on as much or as little as you need, and the support adjusts as circumstances change.
- Personal care. Help with washing, dressing, mobility, and the daily routines that matter most.
- Medication and health. Reminders, monitoring, and coordination with your GP and community nursing team.
- Getting out and about. Walks around Horsham Park, GP visits, trips into town, or lunch with a friend.
- Household tasks. Light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and keeping the house running smoothly.
- Companionship. Conversation, shared interests, and quiet company through the day
What you'll pay, with nothing hidden
Live-in care is charged weekly. The rate covers a dedicated carer in the home, with one-to-one support around the clock. No hourly add-ons, no hidden fees.
- From £1,190 a week for one person
- From £1,476 a week for couples sharing a home
Your final rate depends on the level of care needed, whether nights call for waking support or sleeping cover, and whether care is for one person or a couple.
How live-in care is funded
We support both privately and publicly funded arrangements, and we’ll help you understand the routes available.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare. May cover the cost for those with significant clinical needs.
- Local authority funding. West Sussex County Council may contribute, based on a means-tested assessment.
- Direct Payments. Council funding paid directly to you, so you choose the provider.
- Existing insurance policies. Some life insurance policies include features that may help with care costs.
Most calls start with a worry
A fall, a letter from the hospital, a parent who’s stopped coping. Most people who reach our Horsham team aren’t sure what they need yet, and that’s fine. Sometimes the call comes after siblings have compared options, checked availability around Haywards Heath, or realised a parent needs more than occasional help. We listen, talk it through, and help you figure out what’s realistic. No pressure, no scripts.
What families ask before they decide
Do I need to provide a separate bedroom for the live-in carer?
Yes. Your carer needs their own private bedroom with somewhere to store personal belongings. A separate bathroom isn’t required, but it helps.
How quickly can live-in care start in Horsham?
In urgent cases, like a hospital discharge, we can place a carer within 48 to 72 hours. Standard placements take one to two weeks from initial assessment.
Can a live-in carer help with dementia or Parkinson's?
Yes. We have carers trained in dementia care and conditions like Parkinson’s, and we match each placement to the person’s specific needs.
Can my carer drive me to appointments around Horsham?
Yes, if your carer holds a valid licence and your insurance covers a named driver. Some clients prefer the carer drive their own car instead.
Can I arrange live-in care for just a few weeks?
Yes. Short-term live-in care is common after a hospital stay, during family holidays, or as a trial run before committing to anything longer term.
